Category : Top Stories
New car market shift to retail buyers likely to worsen used car shortages, says VRA
A widespread move by carmakers to steer sales of new cars towards more profitable private sales rather than fleet is likely to exacerbate the ongoing used … Read More »
Plug-in Car Grant ‘rug pull’ is premature move, says fleet and auto sector
The Government’s withdrawal of the Plug-in Car Grant from today has largely been slammed across the fleet and automotive sector, which says it leaves the EV … Read More »
Government closes Plug-in Car Grant to focus on improving EV charging
The Government is closing the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) from today as it moves the focus onto improving the UK’s EV charging network.
BVRLA urges fleet sector to help lobby on low EV BiK rates
The BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to support the uptake of electric cars by keeping Benefit-in-Kind rates low and giving foresight beyond the current 2024/25 cut-off … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: Citröen ë-C4
Nat Barnes calculates the charging costs for the ë-C4 and looks at why smart charging is so important.
CLM completes management buyout
Fleet management company CLM has completed a management buyout from the Maxxia Group for an undisclosed sum.
Europcar adds Tesla Model 3 to flexible subscription fleet
Europcar is deploying the Tesla Model 3 on its fleet to help businesses go electric without the need for a long-term commitment.
Genesis pairs with Shell Recharge Solutions for ‘seamless’ charging experience
Genesis Motor Europe has partnered with Shell Recharge Solutions to provide seamless charging services for its growing EV line-up.
Telematics algorithm for PHEVs to help fleet managers cut fuel costs
Targa Telematics has enhanced its Targa Lite telematics solution with a new plug-in hybrid function to further help fleet managers optimise fuel consumption amid soaring prices.
Cut fuel duty 10p and introduce fuel price stabiliser, AA demands
The AA has called upon the Government to cut fuel duty by 10p per litre immediately and introduce a fuel price stabiliser to help counter the … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet: BMW iX3
Our new long-termer fuses two of the latest driver trends for SUVs and EVs into one family- and eco-friendly solution. John Challen finds out more.
Polestar 3 electric performance SUV to deliver 373-mile range
Polestar has teased its upcoming electric performance SUV ahead of its official debut in October.
Cupra to launch three new electrified models by 2025
Cupra is expanding its line-up with three new electrified models by 2025, entering new segments and bolstering its growth plans.
New Fiat Doblò arrives with first-ever E-Doblò eLCV
Fiat has revealed the new Doblò line-up, which includes the first-ever all-electric E-Doblò variant.
Nissan Qashqai revised with extra equipment and design tweaks
Nissan has updated the Qashqai for the 2022 model year with extra equipment and exterior design changes to bring it in line with latest product branding.
New Mercedes GLC SUV revealed with three plug-in hybrids
Mercedes has taken the wraps off its second-generation GLC SUV, introducing a new, larger platform, latest tech and an updated engine line-up.
Transport Scotland announces £30m funding to further boost EV uptake
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will continue to provide low carbon transport loans and grants, delivering over £30m in funding this financial year to help … Read More »
BMW next-gen X1 SUV debuts with first-ever iX1 electric variant
BMW has revealed its third-generation X1 compact crossover, which gains its first-ever fully electric version in the form of the iX1.
Updated Toyota Corolla gets latest-gen hybrid tech
Toyota has updated its Corolla range for the 2023 model year, enhancing style, technology and performance.
New car registrations at second lowest level in 30 years but EV uptake soars
UK new car registrations plummeted 20.6% in May as the chip shortage continued to hamper deliveries – but battery electric vehicle uptake soared.
Low Emission Zones introduced in Scotland’s four largest cities
Low Emission Zones (LEZs) have now been formally introduced across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen, although there is a grace period until enforcement starts.
Land Rover Defender 130 arrives with eight seats and extra space
Land Rover has expanded the Defender line-up with a range-topping extra-long version that brings increased interior space and eight-seater functionality.
Toyota to break into large van sector in Stellantis tie-up
Toyota is to launch a large van in Europe that will include a fully electric version and will complete its LCV line-up.
Fiat to axe to all non-electrified vehicles from UK line-up
Fiat is to only sell mild hybrids and fully electric vehicles in the UK from 1 July, eliminating all non-electrified models from its line-up.
Electric vehicle use rises by 71% but car ownership falls
The number of electric vehicles on UK roads has soared but car ownership has seen its second-ever fall in more than 100 years.
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent to cut vehicle downtime with £1m technology investment
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has invested more than £1m in new equipment that will help increase uptime for its commercial vehicle fleet customers.
CameraMatics drives green fleet management focus with Telematicus acquisition
CameraMatics has bought Macclesfield-based driver and vehicle app specialist Telematicus to further develop its green fleet management capabilities.
Fleet World Fleet: Citroën ë-C4
The arrival of more balmy conditions is bringing notable improvements to our ë-C4 driving range. Nat Barnes reports.
Demand for business car leasing grows 77% in Q1, with electrification driving demand
New data from Leasing.com shows that new car business lease enquiries rose 77% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2022.
Last year saw £71.2 million of car parts stolen, new research reveals
The research from Direct Line Motor Insurance, obtained from local police forces across the country, found an estimated 474,600 parts were stolen from vehicles in 2021 … Read More »
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